Obituaries

Joyce A Wireman

Joyce A Wireman

Apr 7, 2023

 

61 year old, Joyce A. Wireman, of Wheatfield, passed away April 7, 2023.

 

Joyce was born to Willie Miller Sr., and Mildred Bailey on July 6, 1961, in Magoffin County, Kentucky.  She married the love of her life, Danny F. Wireman, on February 22, 1977, at Bailey Corner Church, Rensselaer, Indiana. Joyce was a C.N.A. working for nursing...

Daniel M. Kaluf

Daniel M. Kaluf

Apr 7, 2023

 

On Friday, April 7, 2023, Daniel Martin Kaluf passed away at home, surrounded by family, from a rare kidney cancer (HLRCC).

 

On December 27,1975, (47 yrs.) Dan was born to Marty and Barbara (Blankenbaker) Kaluf in Valparaiso, IN. He graduated from KV High School, class of 1994.Dan married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Hyatt, on April 12, 1997....

Sandra J. Eberhart

Sandra J. Eberhart

Apr 2, 2023

 

79 year old, Sandra J. Eberhart, of Medaryville, passed away April 2, 2023, with her loving family around her.

 

Sandra was born on August 11, 1943, to Ernie and Clara (Eckert) Zimmerman, in LaPorte, Indiana. Sandra graduated from high school, and went to beauty school. She married Kenton D. Eberhart on August 5, 1967, in Medaryville, Indiana. Sandra...

Erin M Duffy

Erin M Duffy

Apr 2, 2023

 

Erin M. Duffy, 65, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2023 in Rensselaer, Indiana. 

 

Erin was born to Lynn Cooper and Doris (Kendrick) Frank in Belleville, Illinois, on May 27, 1957.

 

Erin was a registered nurse and spent most of her career in the hospital setting before working in home health caring for young children. She tended to...

Cecil 'Buck' De Moss

Cecil 'Buck' De Moss

Mar 30, 2023

 

Cecil (Buck) DeMoss, 82 years old, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.

 

Cecil was born on October 10, 1940 to the late Jesse and Louis DeMoss. Over the course of his life, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time in Florida. He was a dedicated provider and retired from Ford Motor Company in...

Douglas Cooper

Douglas Cooper

Mar 28, 2023

 

 

65 year old, Douglas A. Cooper of Rensselaer, passed away March 28, 2023 with his loving family surrounding him.

 

On October 12, 1957, Doug was born to Merle Sr. and Norma (Smith) Cooper in Valparaiso, Indiana. Doug was a loader/operator at Morocco Sand and Gravel in Rensselaer. He was a tinkerer, who loved to work on cars...

Sarah Bukur

Sarah Bukur

Mar 26, 2023

 

 

Sarah Bukur, 36, of Wheatfield, tragically passed away in her home on March 26, 2023 as a result of a senseless act of domestic violence.

 

On October 10, 1986, Sarah was born to Mark and Sheila (Woudema) Jabaay in Rensselear, Indiana. Sarah attended a Kankakee Valley High School and received her Phlebotomy Certificate from Ivy Tech in...

Sandra Kay Devault

Sandra Kay Devault

Mar 21, 2023

 

70 year old, Sandra Devault, of Rensselaer formerly of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2023 with her loving family around her.

 

On October 27, 1952, Sandra was born to Willard and Elizabeth (Fox) Bowen, in Oak Hill, Ohio. Sandra enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved doing puzzles.

 

Sandra is survived by her loving family: children:...

Herman Gouwens

Herman Gouwens

Mar 20, 2023

 

 

On March 20, 2023 Herman Gouwens, age 86, passed away with loving family by his side.

 

Herman was born to Harry Sr. and Margaret (DeWinter) Gouwens on January 7, 1937 in Harvey, Illinois.  He graduated from Thornton High School. In 1955, Herman married Margot Gouwens in Chicamauga, Georgia. They lived in the cities of Dolton, Markham, and...

Olive Marie Kerley

Olive Marie Kerley

Mar 18, 2023

 

48 year old, Olive ‘Marie’ Kerley, of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023.

 

Marie was born on February 15, 1975, to Betty (McMeans) Kennoy in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a daughter to many, a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a fiercely loyal friend. Everyone could count on her to be there with an iron fist...

Russell Howard Bahler

Russell Howard Bahler

Mar 18, 2023

 

94 year old, Russell Howard Bahler, passed away March 18, 2023.

 

On March 15, 1929, Russell was born to Robert and Rosa (Frey) Bahler, in Remington, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Dottie Mae Gray on June 24, 1956, in Hillsboro, Indiana. Russell was an electrician who was self-employed. He also served in the U.S. Army....

Nicholas 'Nick' Spriggs-Hall

Nicholas 'Nick' Spriggs-Hall

Mar 16, 2023

On March 16, 2023, Nicholas A. Spriggs-Hall, loving son, grandson, nephew, brother, and father passed away at home at the age of 43.

 

Nicholas ‘Nick’ was born on March 31, 1979, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Maureen Spriggs. He received his high school diploma from Kankakee Valley High School and attained an associate degree during his time in the United...

Cynthia Hammett

Cynthia Hammett

Mar 11, 2023

 

65 year old, Cynthia Lee Hammett, of Chicago, passed away March 11, 2023.

 

Cynthia was born on August 1, 1957, to James Harold Hammett and Veronica (Sokol) Hammett-Stahl, in Chicago, Illinois. Cynthia graduated from high school in Chicago, and worked at Jewel for 30+ years until she retired last August. She attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, in Chicago,...

Genny Misch

Genny Misch

Mar 4, 2023

 

71 year old, Genevieve ‘Genny’ Misch, of Wheatfield, passed away March 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

 

Genny was born on August 20, 1951, to Theodore J. and Catherine (Flitter) Koselke, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Genny married the love of her life, Joseph A. Misch, on June 30, 1973 at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Genny loved...

Keith Allen Nannenga

Keith Allen Nannenga

Mar 3, 2023

 

45 year old, Keith A. Nannenga, of Rensselaer, passed away March 3, 2023 at his home.

 

Keith was born on July 9, 1977 to Amy (Nannenga) Stone, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from K.V.H.S. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Irwin California, as a tank driver. He worked as a Union Laborer for...

Norma Minnie Yearty

Norma Minnie Yearty

Feb 27, 2023

 

74 year old, Norma M. Yearty, of DeMotte, passed away February 27, 2023 at her home.

 

On October 1, 1948, Norma was born to Juno and Evelyn (Prill) Anderson in Chippwa Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from high school, class of 1966. She worked in retail sales, and sold time shares. In her free-time, Norma liked to knit, crochet,...

William Deemer

William Deemer

Feb 26, 2023

 

76 year old William Deemer, of Kouts, passed away February 26, 2023.

 

William was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Edgar and Emma (Dillow) Deemer on October 25, 1946. William served in the U.S. Army. He was an attendant at Kosanke’s Funeral Home, in Kouts, Indiana. He liked farming and helping people out.

 

William is survived by his...

Gary E. Roberts

Gary E. Roberts

Feb 25, 2023

 

 

76 year old, Gary E. Roberts, of Francesville, Indiana, passed away February 25, 2023.

 

Gary was born on July 11, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Vernon and Mary (McCormick) Roberts. Gary graduated from high school in New Jersey and married the love of his life, Helen Grau, on June 3, 1967. He served in the...

Bonnie Cambe

Bonnie Cambe

Feb 24, 2023

 

Bonnie Jeanne Cambe, 71, of Franklinville, formerly of Wheatfield, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

 

Bonnie was born on June 22, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Henry William and Johanna (VanderMolen) Postma. She was a member of the American Reformed Church and also attended Baileys Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Robert A. Brockway

Robert A. Brockway

Feb 21, 2023

 

47 year old, Robert A. Brockway Jr., of DeMotte, passed away from an auto accident on February 21, 2023.

 

Bobby was born on September 12, 1975, to Robert A. Brockway Sr., and Debra (Soberg) Brockway-Burns. Bobby worked in the maintenance department (MTE) at NIPSCO’s power production, Track Shot Live. He enjoyed demolition derbies where he built, smashed and...

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